Elle Henning

Elle Henning serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to modernize and sustain advanced training systems for naval aviation and maritime operations. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in simulation technology, avionics infrastructure, and mission-critical training software, Henning ensures that procurement strategies align with operational readiness goals. Her work spans the full lifecycle of defense-related contracts—from requirements validation to contract award and performance oversight—focusing on integrated, immersive training environments that enhance pilot and aircrew proficiency. Henning maintains strong working relationships with core contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity simulation platforms, flight training devices, and mission rehearsal systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical excellence and systems integration capabilities, favoring contractors with proven experience in military aviation training domains. She collaborates closely with industry to ensure compliance with defense standards and interoperability across naval platforms. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately equal portions of contracts awarded under total small business set-asides and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through small business participation while maintaining access to specialized large-capability vendors. Henning consistently prioritizes small business eligibility under FAR 19.5, enabling emerging defense tech firms to contribute to critical training modernization efforts. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111), Engineering Services (541330), and Software Publishers (513210), underscoring deep expertise in hardware-software integration, real-time simulation development, and embedded avionics systems. Henning’s acquisitions center on next-generation training systems, including synthetic environments, AI-driven analytics, and mission-specific avionics, ensuring naval forces remain tactically prepared in evolving operational theaters.